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... function together to produce consensus and stability . function A consequence of a social arrangement that is in some way useful for the social system . manifest function A function of a social arrangement that is evident and , often ...
... function together to produce consensus and stability . function A consequence of a social arrangement that is in some way useful for the social system . manifest function A function of a social arrangement that is evident and , often ...
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... function of magic was to alleviate fears and make fishing on the open seas seem less threatening . Malinowski focused primarily on the individual , psychological function of magic in relieving anxiety in the context of a dangerous ...
... function of magic was to alleviate fears and make fishing on the open seas seem less threatening . Malinowski focused primarily on the individual , psychological function of magic in relieving anxiety in the context of a dangerous ...
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... function of describing spe- cialized concepts , jargon has the important latent function of setting boundaries concerning who is " in " and who is " out of " a particular subculture . This proc- ess of boundary maintenance is important ...
... function of describing spe- cialized concepts , jargon has the important latent function of setting boundaries concerning who is " in " and who is " out of " a particular subculture . This proc- ess of boundary maintenance is important ...
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